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This book is the first of the Computerized Fluid Power Series. The book is...

This book is the first of the Computerized Fluid Power Series. The book is a heavyweight edition containing 650 pages and is the foundation document for the entire series. Basically all the mathematical models of hydraulic components that are needed in the design and simulation of hydraulic systems are presented. The book...

Packed with useful checklists, look-up tables, charts and illustrations, the Machinery Lubrication...

Packed with useful checklists, look-up tables, charts and illustrations, the Machinery Lubrication Reference Guide is designed to make information easily accessible where you need it – in the field, on your desk, or in your pocket. Use it as a handy on-the-job reference or as a study aid for Level...

Packed with useful checklists, look-up tables, charts, illustrations and other reference material,...

Packed with useful checklists, look-up tables, charts, illustrations and other reference material, the Oil Analysis Reference Guide is designed to make critical fluid health information easily accessible wherever you need it – in the field, on your desk, or in your pocket. Use it as a handy on-the-job reference or...

ICML 55.2 “Guideline for the Optimized Lubrication of Mechanical Physical Assets” Explains...

ICML 55.2 “Guideline for the Optimized Lubrication of Mechanical Physical Assets” Explains HOW to do it Goes in-depth with guidance on how to implement, maintain, and control the LMS to be audit-ready An expansive blueprint for implementing ICML 55.1 requirements in all 12 interrelated areas necessary for a best-practice LMS...

How do we get our people to take lubrication seriously?Lubrication is the...

How do we get our people to take lubrication seriously?Lubrication is the simplest and most effective way to ensure the smooth running of your equipment. Yet, many people don't understand what they are doing, how to lubricate correctly, and why they are doing it.In the past, a senior person would...

This book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date perspective of fluid contamination control. ...

This book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date perspective of fluid contamination control.  Contaminants are unwanted influences that can destroy the integrity of fluid systems

This book will assist those designers, manufacturers, and users of hydraulic machines,...

This book will assist those designers, manufacturers, and users of hydraulic machines, systems and components who are concerned with identfication, causation, analysis and prevention failures.

Throughout this book, the contextual effort is directed toward a factual exposition...

Throughout this book, the contextual effort is directed toward a factual exposition of many aspects of fluid contamination control.  The different subjects are addressed in a objective manner, a goal sometimes hard to achieve.

This book, unlike any other in its field, attempts to concentrate on...

This book, unlike any other in its field, attempts to concentrate on those factors that are causing the changes and to examine the relevance of those changes.  Four major factors have been identified. 1. Energy Conservation 2. Human Interaction 3. Product Integrity 4. Product Warranty

What stands in the way of quality maintenance work? Quality of work...

What stands in the way of quality maintenance work? Quality of work depends on everything going right. For years we've tended to blame the maintainers when quality suffers. Now we realize there are barriers to quality, independent of the person. These barriers are named and, when addressed, will improve the...

PM (Preventive Maintenance) is the primary way to ensure the reliability of...

PM (Preventive Maintenance) is the primary way to ensure the reliability of machines, buildings, or other physical assets. Even the most rigorous reliability techniques such as RCM and PMO, in the end, rely on effective PM. In a series of interesting anecdotes, Stories of PM tells the PM person the...

Want more reliability? Then eliminate defects- NOW! Quest for Defect Elimination is...

Want more reliability? Then eliminate defects- NOW! Quest for Defect Elimination is a full-color graphic novel that provides the basics of defect elimination and shows the quest to achieve fewer defects. In manufacturing, fewer defects mean better quality, better yield, higher energy efficiency, and fewer machine breakdowns. In equipment maintenance,...

A bearing is a common machine element used to constrain motion and reduce friction...

A bearing is a common machine element used to constrain motion and reduce friction between moving parts. Bearings are used extensively in global industries, including automotive, construction, power generation, mechanical, chemical, mining, infrastructure, medical, food, etc. The estimated bearing market was valued at $128 billion in 2021, and expected to increase to...

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Our first publication was effectively 20 years of black book notes put...

Our first publication was effectively 20 years of black book notes put into a VA reference book to assist people learn and written for the tradesman and technicians. The feedback we had from that publication was that people loved the case studies and found them helpful, this was why we...

In today’s world, the majority of asset-intensive organizations are still stuck with...

In today’s world, the majority of asset-intensive organizations are still stuck with complex, rigid, and sometimes antiquated technology solutions that simply cannot step up to evolving challenges and an ever-changing market. Why do the world’s most important industries—ones that billions of people rely on for essential human needs—operate with approaches...

Expertise to design a holistic analysis program.Oil Analysis III (OA III) is...

Expertise to design a holistic analysis program.Oil Analysis III (OA III) is designed to give managers and reliability professionals the right knowledge to develop and implement a strong oil analysis program. Students will explore the most advanced levels of diagnostics and predictive maintenance and learn the metrics for program implementation...

Typical leadership training never seems to ‘move the needle’ in terms of...

Typical leadership training never seems to ‘move the needle’ in terms of creating more effective leaders. That’s because the system that supports leadership hasn’t changed. To get true improvement in leadership, organizations need to focus on accountability. There must be an asset management system that defines and assigns accountability. Then individual leaders...

If you own or manage construction equipment, Fluid Analysis for Mobile Equipment...

If you own or manage construction equipment, Fluid Analysis for Mobile Equipment is your resource to get the most out of your machinery assets.  With nearly 100 years of combined machinery and lubrication experience, the authors show you how to interpret fluid test results.  You will be able to achieve...

More than 290 flashcards to use as a study aid for preparing...

More than 290 flashcards to use as a study aid for preparing for the ICML Level II Machinery Lubrication Technician (MLTII) exam. Flash cards let you study in small, digestible bits of information and then use repetition to help remember the information. Repetition is one of the most effective forms...

More than 300 flashcards to use as a study aid for preparing...

More than 300 flashcards to use as a study aid for preparing for the ICML Machinery Lubrication Engineer (MLE) exam. Flash cards let you study in small, digestible bits of information and then use repetition to help remember the information. Repetition is one of the most effective forms of learning and nothing...

This purchase* is for access to the Machinery Lubrication Engineer study pack for...

This purchase* is for access to the Machinery Lubrication Engineer study pack for the Noria Academy app. Delving into maintenance and reliability concepts while placing an emphasis on lubrication and asset management, this study pack covers required knowledge for applying lubrication engineering skills to effectively provide engineering leadership to a typical industrial...

NEW RELIABILITY AND MAINTENANCE BOOK Whether you call it a Shutdown, Outage...

NEW RELIABILITY AND MAINTENANCE BOOK Whether you call it a Shutdown, Outage or Turnaround the fact is that these events have a serious impact on the financials of an operation. The key to a successful event is to have a well-thought out strategy and plan.  This practical guide puts you...

TBT15 How to Drain and Fill a Reservoir Using a Constant Level...

TBT15 How to Drain and Fill a Reservoir Using a Constant Level Oiler. List of Objectives How to Drain and Fill a Reservoir Using a Constant Level Oiler What is a Constant Level Oiler? Why use a Constant Level Oiler? How does a Constant Level Oiler work? What are the...

TBT14 How to Drain and Fill Using a Dedicated Filter Cart. List...

TBT14 How to Drain and Fill Using a Dedicated Filter Cart. List of Objectives How to Drain and Fill Using a Dedicated Filter Cart What is a Dedicated Filter Cart? When to use a dedicated filter cart? Where would filter carts be utilized? What types of filter carts are there?...

TBT12 How to top-up a reservoir utilizing an S&R container. List of...

TBT12 How to top-up a reservoir utilizing an S&R container. List of Objectives How to top-up a reservoir utilizing an S&R container. What is an S&R container? Why use an S&R container? When to top-up equipment? Where is the lubricant added? How do we utilize S&Rs? Who uses S&R containers?...

TBT11 How to relubricate a grease-lubricated coupling. List of Objectives How to...

TBT11 How to relubricate a grease-lubricated coupling. List of Objectives How to relubricate a grease-lubricated coupling. What is a coupling? Why relubricate a coupling? When to relubricate a coupling? Where are you adding the grease? Who does the regreasing? Best practices regreasing a coupling. Length of Course in Hours or...

TBT10 How to refill or change out a Single Point Lubricator. List...

TBT10 How to refill or change out a Single Point Lubricator. List of Objectives How to refill or change out a Single Point Lubricator. What is a Single Point Lubricator? Different types of Single Point Lubricators. Why use a Single Point Lubricator? Why refill or change out a Single Point...

This technical reference book comprises of over 20 years’ experience in the...

This technical reference book comprises of over 20 years’ experience in the fields of Vibration Analysis, Condition Monitoring and Reliability Engineering. It is written with the technical tradesperson in mind, interpreting Vibration principles into layman’s terms. It has taken 7 years to fine tune the book and I have been...

The Reliability Excellence Workbook covers reliability (and other 4-letter words) in the context...

The Reliability Excellence Workbook covers reliability (and other 4-letter words) in the context of creating a master strategy of continuous improvement.. Think of it as a truly interactive workbook—like MadLibs™ for maintenance and reliability professionals. Reading this book is like having a seasoned reliability consultant sitting across the table, helping to drive your...

Assets are the resources a company manipulates and uses to make income....

Assets are the resources a company manipulates and uses to make income. This book helps to ensure your assets are always available to make income. It describes how to design for and care for production and facility assets. In his fun and informative second work, Cover Your A$$ets: Asset Management at Your...

Maintenance Planning and Scheduling is one of the most important elements in...

Maintenance Planning and Scheduling is one of the most important elements in maintenance management. Maintenance Planning and scheduling is also synonymous with control of maintenance. This book is a definitive authority on the subject and provides practical, tested techniques and processes by which you can build, run and manage this...

When asked to describe the largest issue they face in organizing maintenance...

When asked to describe the largest issue they face in organizing maintenance work, many planners and supervisors reply, "Finding materials and getting them to the right place at the right time". Spare Parts and materials are a large part of any plant's costs and not having the right materials in...

Knocking Bolts is Christer Idhammar's journey through a successful career that began as...

Knocking Bolts is Christer Idhammar's journey through a successful career that began as an 18-year-old merchant mariner in Sweden and took him around the world as a Reliability and Maintenance Management consultant. He has been instrumental in improving the reliability and maintenance field. He implemented sustainable maintenance centers in developing countries...

A “must have” for all maintenance professionals! It is a unique resource...

A “must have” for all maintenance professionals! It is a unique resource for improving maintenance management processes and learning smart preventive maintenance (PM), condition monitoring, inspection and troubleshooting techniques on a wide variety of components including pumps, motors, gears, bearings, chain, pipes and valves, couplings, seals, fans, lubrications, lifting equipment,...

In industry, owners, engineers and workers have struggled with lubricant degradation and...

In industry, owners, engineers and workers have struggled with lubricant degradation and its effects on their equipment. The purpose of Lubrication Degradation Mechanisms: A Complete Guide is to help personnel to understand the reasons behind the degradation of their lubricant, determine methods to identify the onset of degradation and reduce...

When a metal component fails, its fracture surface is the greatest source...

When a metal component fails, its fracture surface is the greatest source of information as to why it failed - it just needs to be decoded. This book introduces fractography and how to decode the fracture features of mechanical failures. It demonstrates how to visually diagnose and interpret ductile, brittle...

TBT07 is about how to properly Regrease an Electric Motor. List of...

TBT07 is about how to properly Regrease an Electric Motor. List of Objectives How to properly Regrease an electric motor. Who will perform the regreasing procedure? Regreasing Frequencies on Electric Motors Length of Course in Hours or Minutes00:10:24

TBT06 How to properly perform an inspection on a single point automatic...

TBT06 How to properly perform an inspection on a single point automatic lubricator. List of Objectives What is a Single Point Lubricator? Why we inspect them. Who will be performing the inspections? Conditions to be aware of or report. Length of Course in Hours or Minutes00:10:17

TBT05 goes into how to properly perform an inspection on a Bottom...

TBT05 goes into how to properly perform an inspection on a Bottom Sediment and Water Bowl on a machine. List of Objectives What is a BS&W Bowl? Why Inspect it? When To inspect a BS&W Bowl? Who will be performing the inspection? How to properly perform the inspection. Length of...

TBT03 is going to train personnel on how to properly inspect a...

TBT03 is going to train personnel on how to properly inspect a Columnar Level Gauge. List of Objectives What is a Columnar Level Gauge? Who performs the inspections on them? When to inspect them? How to Properly Inspect a Columnar Level Gauge? Length of Course in Hours or Minutes00:10:50

Inspecting a Bullseye Sight Glass TBT02 simply an overview of how to...

Inspecting a Bullseye Sight Glass TBT02 simply an overview of how to properly perform an inspection on a Bullseye Sight Glass List of Objectives What is a Bullseye Sight Glass? Who performs the inspection on Bullseyes? When to inspect them? How to Properly Inspect a Bullseye Sight Glass. Length of...

TBT01 dives into the specifics of desiccant breather inspections such as; where...

TBT01 dives into the specifics of desiccant breather inspections such as; where the breather is located, abnormal conditions to be aware of when performing these inspections and when to repair or replace the breather. List of Objectives What is a Desiccant Breather? Where is it located on the machine? What...

While it is mostly “behind the scenes,” lubrication is used wherever you...

While it is mostly “behind the scenes,” lubrication is used wherever you look—in all types of machines, vehicles, and aircrafts. Its usefulness is everywhere, in every industry, from all types of manufacturing, power, health, petrochemicals, food, paper, and metallurgy to small industries and agriculture. Lubrication is absolutely essential to the...

Like many companies, you may already be winging your way around oil...

Like many companies, you may already be winging your way around oil analysis. Perhaps trying to predict failures, or just basing oil drains on your oil analysis report recommendations. Either way, you probably know there’s a lot about oil analysis you haven’t mastered … and you might be wondering what...

This purchase* is for access to the Machinery Lubrication I, Machinery Lubrication...

This purchase* is for access to the Machinery Lubrication I, Machinery Lubrication II and Oil Analysis II study packs for the Noria Academy app. Get all three certification preparation tools. In this bundle you will receive access to our MLI, MLII and OAII study materials. With a robust and responsive...

This purchase* is for access to the Machinery Lubrication II study pack...

This purchase* is for access to the Machinery Lubrication II study pack for the Noria Academy app. Covers advanced lubrication topics like lubricant selection, troubleshooting lubricant performance, machine design, contamination control techniques, predictive maintenance and more. (Preparation for the MLT II ICML certification) With a robust and responsive design, the...

This purchase* is for access to the Machinery Lubrication I study pack...

This purchase* is for access to the Machinery Lubrication I study pack for the Noria Academy app. Study proven industry methods for selecting, storing, filtering and testing lubricants to prepare for certification and generate lasting results in machine reliability. (Preparation for the MLAI and MLTI ICML certifications) With a robust...

Ready to jump start your lubrication program? The Asset Care Starter Kit includes...

Ready to jump start your lubrication program? The Asset Care Starter Kit includes Noria's most popular and useful books, online training, posters and more - at a 20% discount. You'll build your knowledge, enhance your library and send a message that lubrication is important to your team. Included: Practical Handbook of Machinery Lubrication...

When implementing a lubrication program, it’s important to have as many people...

When implementing a lubrication program, it’s important to have as many people as possible to understand the basics of lubricants, lubrication and contamination control. Having everyone on the same page is important to the success of a lubrication program. This course provides an overview of how lubricants work and many...

The Best On-the-Job Guide to Industrial Plant Equipment and Systems This practical,...

The Best On-the-Job Guide to Industrial Plant Equipment and Systems This practical, one-of-a-kind field manual explains how equipment in industrial facilities operates and covers all aspects of commissioning relevant to engineers and project managers. Plant Equipment and Maintenance Engineering Handbook contains a data log of all major industrial and power...

The Most Complete, Current Guide to Every Aspect of Maintenance Engineering Extensively...

The Most Complete, Current Guide to Every Aspect of Maintenance Engineering Extensively updated to cover the latest technologies and methods, Maintenance Engineering Handbook, Eighth Edition offers in-depth details on identifying and repairing faulty equipment. This definitive resource focuses on proven best practices for maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO), inventory management,...

Written by global experts in the field, this in-depth engineering resource discusses...

Written by global experts in the field, this in-depth engineering resource discusses the theory, design, analysis, and application of fluid film lubrication, providing proven methods for reducing friction in rotating machinery components. The book thoroughly addresses all aspects of the topic, from viscosity and rotor-bearing dynamics to elastohydrodynamic lubrication and...

BOOST PROFITS AND REDUCE COSTS BY EFFICIENTLY DELIVERING SUPERIOR MRO SERVICES Lean...

BOOST PROFITS AND REDUCE COSTS BY EFFICIENTLY DELIVERING SUPERIOR MRO SERVICES Lean Maintenance Repair and Overhaul describes how MRO organizations can achieve significant improvement in financial performance by applying the Theory of Constraints (TOC) to guide the implementation of Lean manufacturing tools. This Lean/TOC approach facilitates a growth strategy by providing...

Requirements for the Optimized Lubrication of Mechanical Physical Assets With over 40...

Requirements for the Optimized Lubrication of Mechanical Physical Assets With over 40 subject matter experts contributing their time and energy across several years, the ICML 55.1 requirements document represents a consensus of the worldwide machine lubrication community pertaining to well-established best management practices. It identifies and defines the requirements for...

If you missed some educational sessions at the inaugural Machinery Lubrication Conference in November...

If you missed some educational sessions at the inaugural Machinery Lubrication Conference in November 2018 or weren't able to attend, you can still get the conference proceedings through the Noria Learning Portal. It includes the papers and some presentations from nearly every learning session. This gathering of industry experts was chock-full of practical, experience-based...

In the fields of maintenance & reliability, there are a number of...

In the fields of maintenance & reliability, there are a number of certifications that M&R professionals may take to help further their careers, whether it be in the form of a promotion, a change of job, more money, or simply a title to add to their credentials. The exams for...

Thoroughly revised and updated, this best selling book presents a logical, step-by-step...

Thoroughly revised and updated, this best selling book presents a logical, step-by-step methodology that will enable any company to conduct a cost-effective benchmarking effort. It presents an overview of the benchmarking process, a detailed form for surveying and "grading" maintenance management, and a database of the results of more than...

Instructor:  Loren Green Course Length: 60 mins License: 1 seat x 365...

Instructor:  Loren Green Course Length: 60 mins License: 1 seat x 365 days* In 2011, the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was enacted, requiring that facilities engaged in manufacturing, processing, packing or holding food for consumption in the United States submit additional registration to the FDA. As the most...

If you missed some educational sessions at Reliable Plant 2018 or weren't able...

If you missed some educational sessions at Reliable Plant 2018 or weren't able to attend, you can still get the conference proceedings through the Noria Learning Portal. It includes the papers and some presentations from nearly every learning session. The real-world case-studies at Reliable Plant 2018 were chock-full of practical, experience-based information...

If you missed some educational sessions at Reliable Plant 2018 or weren't able...

If you missed some educational sessions at Reliable Plant 2018 or weren't able to attend, you can still get the conference proceedings through the Noria Learning Portal. It includes the papers and some presentations from nearly every learning session. The real-world case-studies at Reliable Plant 2018 were chock-full of practical, experience-based information...

The book is about applying Lean manufacturing principles to industrial maintenance in...

The book is about applying Lean manufacturing principles to industrial maintenance in order to improve the efficiency and be able to do more with the same (or less) resources. By industrial maintenance we mean the maintenance that takes place in factories and industrial facilities. The book is the result of...

Is it Too Late to Resurrect the Last, True Competitive Advantage? Are...

Is it Too Late to Resurrect the Last, True Competitive Advantage? Are we facing the death of reliability? Some believe this is the case, particularly when it comes to reliability leadership. Without qualified leaders, there can be no true reliability, and as such, companies are losing out on the one...

If you missed the educational sessions at Reliable Plant 2017, you can...

If you missed the educational sessions at Reliable Plant 2017, you can still get the conference proceedings on CD-ROM. It includes the papers and some presentations in PDF format from nearly every learning session. The real-world case-studies at Reliable Plant 2017 were chock-full of practical, experience-based information and tools for...

Instructor:  Jeremy Wright Course Length:   3 Hours License: 1 seat x 365...

Instructor:  Jeremy Wright Course Length:   3 Hours License: 1 seat x 365 days* Targeting root causes of failure with laser-like focus is a sure-fire way to maximize the impact of a lubrication program. Successful companies are relentless in their efforts to control and eliminate lubrication failure modes. Objectives: How to...

Instructor: Jeremy Wright Course Length: 60 mins License: 1 seat x 365...

Instructor: Jeremy Wright Course Length: 60 mins License: 1 seat x 365 days* Synthetic or not? The devil is in the details. To get value from synthetic lubricants, you must understand when and where to use them. Some applications may result in improved performance while others may be a waste of...

Instructor:    Jeremy Wright Course Length:   40 Minutes License: 1 seat x...

Instructor:    Jeremy Wright Course Length:   40 Minutes License: 1 seat x 365 days* The most important maintenance function doesn't require anything from your toolbox. Nor does it involve an instrument or an oil sample. It may not even be on your PM schedule or lube route. What it does...

If you missed the educational sessions at Reliable Plant 2016, you can...

If you missed the educational sessions at Reliable Plant 2016, you can still get the conference proceedings through the Noria Learning Portal. It includes the papers and some presentations from nearly every learning session. The real-world case-studies at Reliable Plant 2016 were chock-full of practical, experience-based information and tools for lubrication...

If you missed the educational sessions at Reliable Plant 2016, you can...

If you missed the educational sessions at Reliable Plant 2016, you can still get the conference proceedings on CD-ROM. It includes the papers and some presentations in PDF format from nearly every learning session. The real-world case-studies at Reliable Plant 2016 were chock-full of practical, experience-based information and tools for...

If you missed the educational sessions at Reliable Plant 2015, you can...

If you missed the educational sessions at Reliable Plant 2015, you can still get the conference proceedings on CD-ROM. It includes the papers and some presentations in PDF format from nearly every learning session. The real-world case-studies at Reliable Plant 2015 were chock-full of practical, experience-based information and tools for...

Machinery Lubrication I (ML I) provides the foundational skill set for applying...

Machinery Lubrication I (ML I) provides the foundational skill set for applying best lubrication practices and lubricant knowledge. Through ML I, students can move away from the “old school” methods of vague, non-specific lubrication procedures and implement an excellent lubrication program in any industrial workplace. ML I students gain much more...

Benefit from improved safety, performance, and product deliveries to your customers. Achieve...

Benefit from improved safety, performance, and product deliveries to your customers. Achieve a higher rate of equipment availability, performance, product quality, and reliability. Integrated Reliability: Condition Monitoring and Maintenance of Equipment incorporates reliable engineering and mathematical modeling to help you move toward sustainable development in reliability condition monitoring and maintenance....

Packed with useful checklists, look-up tables, charts and illustrations, the Machinery Lubrication...

Packed with useful checklists, look-up tables, charts and illustrations, the Machinery Lubrication Reference Guide is designed to make information easily accessible where you need it – in the field, on your desk, or in your pocket. Use it as a handy on-the-job reference or as a study aid for Level...

The grease gun is one of the most widely-used tools for machinery...

The grease gun is one of the most widely-used tools for machinery lubrication, yet few are trained on grease gun best practices. When used or loaded improperly, the grease gun can become a safety risk to both the lubrication technician and the machine. Includes an online Student Workbook for each...

How to Grease a Motor Bearing provides plant personnel an overview of the...

How to Grease a Motor Bearing provides plant personnel an overview of the best practices for lubricating electric motor bearings. Anyone responsible for the maintenance, operation and reliability of electric motors will benefit. Use it to train operators, lubrication technicians, mechanics, electricians and maintenance personnel for years to come. Three main...

Correct and accurate samples are critical to a successful oil analysis program....

Correct and accurate samples are critical to a successful oil analysis program. Without accurate, representative oil samples, oil analysis may just be a waste of time and money. Best Practices for Oil Sampling shows you how to design and implement a world-class oil sampling program that will deliver better results and...

Squeezing maximum life out of lubricants and extending machine life starts with...

Squeezing maximum life out of lubricants and extending machine life starts with putting a healthy, clean lubricant into the machine. In this training video, you'll learn the very best practices for ensuring this essential piece of lubrication excellence is in place. Best Practices for Lubricant Storage and Handling provides procedures you can...

Standardizing the basic skills and knowledge of those using and maintaining equipment...

Standardizing the basic skills and knowledge of those using and maintaining equipment each day is the most crucial element of a world class lubrication program. This course is all about establishing that essential understanding of lubricant functions, properties, applications and proper handling/use for personnel with little or no mechanical background....

Instructor: Jeremy Wright Course Length: 60 mins License: 1 seat x 365...

Instructor: Jeremy Wright Course Length: 60 mins License: 1 seat x 365 days* Electric motor bearings are fragile parts that require precise lubrication strategy. Common maintenance mistakes include incorrect lubricant selection, contamination, loss of lubricant and over-greasing. Jeremy Wright describes the best practices for creating an effective motor bearing lubrication...

Instructor: Jeremy Wright Course Length: 60 mins License: 1 seat x 365...

Instructor: Jeremy Wright Course Length: 60 mins License: 1 seat x 365 days* Targeting root causes of failure with precision is a sure-fire way to maximize the impact of a lubrication program. Successful companies are relentless in their efforts to control and eliminate lubrication failure modes. Jeremy Wright of Noria...

Instructor: Jeremy Wright Course Length: 60 mins License: 1 seat x 365...

Instructor: Jeremy Wright Course Length: 60 mins License: 1 seat x 365 days* Lubrication programs are most effective when key performance indicators are identified, defined, tracked and used as the central reference for prioritizing tasks and maintenance. Jeremy Wright of Noria Corporation describes the most critical lubrication program metrics to...

Instructor Education Department License: 1 seat x 30 days* The MLA I...

Instructor Education Department License: 1 seat x 30 days* The MLA I and MLT I online practice exams are randomly created from a pool of more than 350 purposefully selected and relevant questions. With both a complete 150-question practice exam and a shorter 50-question refresher quiz, this is the perfect...

Student workbooks serve as a companion guide for Noria's Reliability Skills Training. ...

Student workbooks serve as a companion guide for Noria's Reliability Skills Training.  The workbooks are developed directly from the video script to help reinforce the information.   Select the video title above and add to cart.

Routine inspection of a machine’s lubrication system is one of the easiest...

Routine inspection of a machine’s lubrication system is one of the easiest and most productive ways to avoid equipment failure. This book describes many lubrication-related variables that can be quickly and easily monitored in a short timeframe. These inspections will be revealing, and can serve as the foundation of a...

In the United States, we are losing skilled maintenance crafts at an...

In the United States, we are losing skilled maintenance crafts at an alarming rate. In order for a plant to obtain reliability goals, the maintenance organization must be capable of maintaining critical plant equipment at a high level. It is therefore necessary to implement a comprehensive and effective maintenance training...

To reduce costs and improve production, most large manufacturing and process companies...

To reduce costs and improve production, most large manufacturing and process companies that have embraced the Lean Enterprise concept have taken an approach of building all of the systems and infrastructure throughout the organization. The result of this traditional approach has been erratic implementation efforts that often stall-out, or are...

While corporate asset management (CAM) has been a hot topic for the...

While corporate asset management (CAM) has been a hot topic for the past decade, the demands of the transformational requirements (culturally, technologically, procedurally and philosophically), compounded with the time it takes to achieve them, often mask or even prohibit the visibility of bottom line financial benefits. In this paper, you'll...

Part of developing a plan for improvement is gaining an understanding of...

Part of developing a plan for improvement is gaining an understanding of where you are in your maintenance process. Most plants don't realize how far behind they are in maintenance effectiveness. This paper reviews a chart of plant and maintenance characteristics and habits. You'll develop a clear understanding on how...

This paper includes a case study that involves a complete turnaround of...

This paper includes a case study that involves a complete turnaround of a mechanical maintenance planning department. The resulting organization consisted of crews working down their entire backlogs, freeing up the work force for other tasks including replacing contract labor and assisting other stations. Planning obviously involves more than computer...

Many companies have implemented reliability initiatives geared toward optimizing the maintenance functions...

Many companies have implemented reliability initiatives geared toward optimizing the maintenance functions at their plants. Some are successful; however, most will admit the expected benefits were not achieved. While there are many approaches to successfully implementing a reliability program, in this session, you will learn a proven model for improving...

Do you ever worry about Bob retiring and how the place is...

Do you ever worry about Bob retiring and how the place is going keep running? Do you ever ask yourself, How did we do that last time? Do the decision-makers and the implementers in your organization know where to go for good reliable information and experience on all aspects of...

Gain a more in-depth understanding of two of the most critical oil...

Gain a more in-depth understanding of two of the most critical oil analysis tests for industrial machinery. Get practical explanations of how particle count and viscosity are measured and reported on an oil analysis report, and see side-by-side comparisons of common testing methods and how they compare with test results...

How do we define a best practice or excellence in maintenance and...

How do we define a best practice or excellence in maintenance and reliability? What are the elements of a best practice? What and how are we going to implement best practices in our facilities? What obstacles including cultural issues do we need to overcome to implement them successfully? What metrics...

Conditioned-based maintenance (CBM) provides you with the tools necessary to squeeze every...

Conditioned-based maintenance (CBM) provides you with the tools necessary to squeeze every possible hour out of your machinery. It saves you money by matching service intervals to the working environment and real-time machine health. CBM is unique because it involves maintenance that is predictive as well as preventative. Fluid analysis...

In this session you?ll hear about new methods for determining concentrations of...

In this session you?ll hear about new methods for determining concentrations of antioxidants and oxidation in used turbine oil. Research that tracks the decrease of antioxidants and corresponding increase in oxidation products will be presented. By monitoring antioxidant levels, early warnings signs can be identified well before oxidation has occurred....

The current accepted method for determining fuel dilution in motor oils is...

The current accepted method for determining fuel dilution in motor oils is gas chromatography. Although workable, it is not practical from the standpoint of obtaining timely, real-time data. A dynamic in-line FTIR monitoring system has been designed and used to continuously monitor fuel dilution in an engine test-bed. This FTIR...

Time and again, oil analysis has proved to be a useful tool...

Time and again, oil analysis has proved to be a useful tool in preventing and identifying failures that if left, can lead to expensive replacement of parts, additional maintenance costs and loss of revenue. Current oil analysis practices at most remote wind turbine sights has proven to be useful, but...

Modern turbine lubricant specifications require antioxidant packages to meet stringent gas and...

Modern turbine lubricant specifications require antioxidant packages to meet stringent gas and steam turbine working conditions. Monitoring the depletion of the individual antioxidants, by means of trend analysis, is becoming a valuable tool for reliability professionals. Understanding the remaining useful life of industrial lubricants by trending antioxidant health and monitoring...

Several papers have recently been published discussing the problems of lubricant varnish,...

Several papers have recently been published discussing the problems of lubricant varnish, the mechanisms of formation and methods to "solve" lubricant varnish. Yet many challenges remain in solving varnish problems when modern oil formulations are used in certain applications, including large-frame gas turbines and centrifugal compressors. This is because the...

Microscopic particles are the most harmful form of lubricant contamination. They initiate...

Microscopic particles are the most harmful form of lubricant contamination. They initiate irreversible microscopic damage that causes macroscopic damage, which disables and destroys bearings, gears, valves and other components. Lubricants can be filtered to remove microscopic particles; however, particles can damage equipment before being removed by filtration. The most proficient...

Gearbox applications are challenging when attempting to achieve and maintain an aggressive...

Gearbox applications are challenging when attempting to achieve and maintain an aggressive level of lubricant cleanliness. A balance must be maintained between what is financially feasible and what is absolutely best for the machine. This paper discusses these challenges and looks at three case studies where tight lubricant cleanliness levels...

We often fall victim to the logic that equipment can withstand many...

We often fall victim to the logic that equipment can withstand many hours of operation in the hardest environments without the need for extraordinary maintenance. The reality is that machines cannot survive without dedicated attention to contaminants, which can be introduced through many forms (repairs, humidity, hose failures, attachments, wrong...

Contamination of hydraulic and lube systems caused by water can lead to...

Contamination of hydraulic and lube systems caused by water can lead to major problems including corrosion, microbial growth, metal fatigue and accelerated oil aging. To diminish these problems two target water levels are recommended: a minimum level avoids free water, and a more stringent yet realistic level minimizes problems due...

In the last five to ten years, there?s been a fundamental shift...

In the last five to ten years, there?s been a fundamental shift in how companies staff their lubrication programs. Driven in part by the retirement of the baby-boomer generation, companies are starting to examine how they can effectively staff a lubrication department to achieve lubrication best practice. From the classic...

Whether it's a budget issue, management buy-in, lack of individuals or just...

Whether it's a budget issue, management buy-in, lack of individuals or just a small company with limited funds, there are ways to establish an effective oil analysis program with minimal startup and operation costs. In this session you'll hear case studies on alternatives to expensive in-house test equipment, good utilization...

For major crime scenes, the amount of resources expended in evidence preservation...

For major crime scenes, the amount of resources expended in evidence preservation is enormous. This is acceptable because there is really no other method available that can reliably produce the required results, and the criminals must be caught. Unfortunately, when an equipment malfunction occurs, many businesses do not conduct such...

Misalignment left uncorrected can have damaging effects on machine components. Misalignment will...

Misalignment left uncorrected can have damaging effects on machine components. Misalignment will reduce coupling life, bearing life and overall motor health. It can be a bit confusing when trying to identify misalignment using vibration analysis because the vibration response is often dictated by the mechanical configuration of each machine. Therefore,...

There are several factors that can contribute to a successful balancing job;...

There are several factors that can contribute to a successful balancing job; conversely if these factors are overlooked you could be in for a very long day.This paper describes 8 steps to a successful balance job. Author:  Noria CorporationSource:  Reliability World 2007 Conference ProceedingsPages:  6Figures and Illustrations:  10Format:  PDF -...

Instruments based on airborne/structure borne ultrasound technology offer many opportunities for plant-wide...

Instruments based on airborne/structure borne ultrasound technology offer many opportunities for plant-wide predictive maintenance/condition monitoring activities ranging from determining lack of lubrication in bearings to locating compressed air leaks. New advances in digital technology and software improve the capability of these portable instruments to trend, analyze and report bearing condition,...

This paper addresses the critical role that the maintenance storeroom plays in...

This paper addresses the critical role that the maintenance storeroom plays in supporting overall plant equipment reliability. It will cover the top twenty key areas associated with conducting a storeroom optimization project as well as the typical process of implementing storeroom improvements. Author: Doug Hart, Progressive Maintenance TechnologiesSource: Reliability World...

A comprehensive Root Cause Analysis program is one piece of an overall...

A comprehensive Root Cause Analysis program is one piece of an overall reliability effort, and the investigation of problems should be part of everyday work processes. This paper will help you develop investigation processes for both major and minor issues within a company. Working the day-to-day problems effectively, and capturing...

Free radicals formed by oxidation or spark discharge are frequently at the...

Free radicals formed by oxidation or spark discharge are frequently at the root cause for varnish and deposit formation in turbines. Traditional methods of analyzing used oils such as viscosity measurement, acidity or carbonyl oxidation is usually inadequate to predict eminent field problems. This presentation discusses why different behavior is...

What value is your plant reliability management strategy contributing to your organization?...

What value is your plant reliability management strategy contributing to your organization? How are you communicating that value - both internally and externally? If you're not talking about driving shareholder value and economic value added (EVA), you're missing what reliability truly means for your business and your bottom line. This...

Now you can avoid the costly trial-and-error approach to predictive maintenance. This...

Now you can avoid the costly trial-and-error approach to predictive maintenance. This paper outlines a proven path to success in PdM. Whether you want to improve your PdM program or start one from scratch, you'll find the facts you can put into practice immediately, such as: Basic Concept of Predictive...

Learn how and why defects on different components of a bearing will...

Learn how and why defects on different components of a bearing will generate vibrations at frequencies determined by the bearings geometry. Author:  Jim Crowe, Crowe Vibration TechnologiesSource:  Reliability World 2007 Conference ProceedingsPages:  6Figures and Illustrations:  19Format:  PDF - Digital Download

Interpreting an oil analysis report can be a daunting process when one...

Interpreting an oil analysis report can be a daunting process when one is faced with tens, perhaps hundreds, of numbers on the page. Yet by breaking this task up into manageable sections, the task can quite effectively be simplified. This paper breaks the diagnosis process up into twelve steps, covering...

The changes in gas turbine designs coupled with changes in turbine oil...

The changes in gas turbine designs coupled with changes in turbine oil formulations have led to a real and identifiable problem of oil-related turbine trips caused by varnish. Changes in turbine oil asset-management; changes in turbine oil filtration methods and shortened turbine oil drain intervals have become necessary as a...

Too often, engineers believe that a quoted micron rating is the absolute...

Too often, engineers believe that a quoted micron rating is the absolute size of the filter pores and that all particles greater than this size will be stopped. This is not the case, and this paper addresses the basic concept of filter ratings and the often quoted Beta Performance values....

There are various methods for setting target cleanliness levels for hydraulic systems....

There are various methods for setting target cleanliness levels for hydraulic systems. These methods require various inputs and it is difficult to reach consensus on which method to apply. While this is the right approach for critical machines, the method presented during this session is a simplified approach that a...

The iron, coal, precious metal, and mineral mining industries subject lubrication and...

The iron, coal, precious metal, and mineral mining industries subject lubrication and hydraulic systems and components to extreme levels of contamination that are rarely seen in other manufacturing environments. Yet, in one case study, an iron ore processing facility was able to reduce the material and labor expenses associated with...

Portable filtration is an effective method of maintaining oil health in machines...

Portable filtration is an effective method of maintaining oil health in machines that are too small to warrant dedicated filters. While wheeled portable filter units offer a solution, they may also pose a challenge. The weight and size make it difficult to use them at the top of multiple stairways...

Many companies invest in oil analysis without considering what their ultimate goals...

Many companies invest in oil analysis without considering what their ultimate goals or objectives really are. This fire, aim, ready approach to oil analysis can result in a serious erosion of the value oil analysis can provide in support of a reliability-driven maintenance process. In this session learn how to...

This technical paper discusses the oil drain frequencies (drain intervals) for heavy...

This technical paper discusses the oil drain frequencies (drain intervals) for heavy duty diesel engines, transmissions, drive line gears and mobile hydraulics as well as for passenger cars and trucks. The reasons for oil replacement, factors affecting oil drain intervals, oil analysis tests that should be considered, and methods of...

Lithium soap base lubricating greases are the most commonly used grease type,...

Lithium soap base lubricating greases are the most commonly used grease type, but they are not the only type. Greases are generally characterized and sold according to their thickener type and/or base fluid composition. While lithium complex thickened greases have historically been the choice for high performance applications, recent advances...

This paper explores how a basic lubrication program implemented in the year...

This paper explores how a basic lubrication program implemented in the year 2000 progressively moved to pacesetter performance in 2006. Lubrication is the bloodline of rotating equipment. Through proper handling, contamination control, personnel education, and testing, there is great potential for increased equipment reliability along with reduced costs. The author...

Are your lubrication technicians using documented oil sampling procedures? Here are step-by...

Are your lubrication technicians using documented oil sampling procedures? Here are step-by step instructions for sampling lube oil and hydraulic fluids correctly. These procedures are designed to: Maximize data density Minimize data disturbance Ensure best practice oil sampling Train your staff to sample oil properly Binder Version Available Format:  PDF...

When it comes to changing your oil - where do you get...

When it comes to changing your oil - where do you get your advice? Friends? Salesmen? Commercials? Before spending any more money on oil changes, synthetic oils, premium filters, engine flushes or oil treatments, learn what leading lubrication expert Jim Fitch recommends.  Don't worry about getting a sales pitch in...

The critical first step to successful oil analysis is to pull a...

The critical first step to successful oil analysis is to pull a representative oil sample using correct and accurate oil sampling tools and techniques. This set of 3 posters visually displays step-by-step oil sampling procedures for in-service lubricants and hydraulics. Each poster includes a list of required equipment necessary to...

Purchase the set of all five Lubrication Awareness Posters and save. Lubrication...

Purchase the set of all five Lubrication Awareness Posters and save. Lubrication Awareness Posters effectively use humorous illustrations and bulleted tips and pointers to communicate critical lubrication advice. Five posters are included in the set: Home Sweet Home Keep Our Machines Clean Overgreasing Doesn't Pay Use The Correct Oil Watch...

This poster stresses the importance of keeping wash-down sprays away from critical...

This poster stresses the importance of keeping wash-down sprays away from critical equipment. High-pressure wash-down spray can penetrate seals, breathers vents and fill ports and destroy the lubricant. Poster Title: Watch Your Aim! Poster Subtitle: Wash-down spray can be trouble for machinery. Use caution when using high-pressure hoses. Pointers: Nine...

This poster helps overcome the common misconception that a bearing is full...

This poster helps overcome the common misconception that a bearing is full when grease starts to come out of the seals. Hang this poster to send a clear message that proper lubrication is important to your organization. Poster Title: Overgreasing Doesn't Pay Poster Subtitle: Too much grease ruptures seals and...

This poster shows a lubrication technican pouring hydraulic oil into a gearbox,...

This poster shows a lubrication technican pouring hydraulic oil into a gearbox, causing it to smoke and vibrate. Hang this poster to send a clear message that using the correct oil is critical. Poster Title: Use The Correct Oil Poster Subtitle: Make sure the right oil goes into the right...

This poster shows best practice for proper reservoir management. Hang this poster...

This poster shows best practice for proper reservoir management. Hang this poster to send a clear message that proper care for lubricants and hydraulic fluids is critical. Poster Title: Home Sweet Home Poster Subtitle: Give oil a healthy place to live. Practice good reservoir management. Pointers: Ten bulleted tips such...

This is a challenging, innovative, and timely new look at implementing Total...

This is a challenging, innovative, and timely new look at implementing Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) by one of the field's leading trainers and authors. The book takes into account the economic upheavals of recent years and demonstrates that TPM is less about moving maintenance tasks to operations than moving accountability...

More than 385 flash cards to use as a study aid for...

More than 385 flash cards to use as a study aid for preparing for both the ICML Level I MLT and MLA certification exams. Flash cards let you study in small, digestible bits of information and then use repetition to help remember the information. Repetition is one of the most...

Included: Practice Exam This 125 question multiple-choice practice test is a great...

Included: Practice Exam This 125 question multiple-choice practice test is a great self-assessment tool and helps you prepare for both Level I MLT and MLA ICML certification. The answer key is detached for easy grading. Comprehensive explanations teach you the reasoning behind the correct answers. Licensed for use by one...

This 125 question multiple-choice practice test is a great self-assessment tool and...

This 125 question multiple-choice practice test is a great self-assessment tool and helps you prepare for both ICML Level I MLT and MLA certification. Answer key is detached for easy grading. Comprehensive explanations teach you the reasoning behind the correct answers. Each exam is licensed for use by one person....

Does Your Oil Analysis Report Reveal... Cr in your hydraulic fluid? Mn...

Does Your Oil Analysis Report Reveal... Cr in your hydraulic fluid? Mn in your compressor lubricant? Cu in your gear oil? Quit guessing what these elements are and how they got into your oil. The Sourcebook or Used Oil Elements can help you pinpoint the source. Use this reference to...

This compact and unique reference provides those who deal with industrial machines...

This compact and unique reference provides those who deal with industrial machines a handy guide for assessing the potential risk of failure and offers a solid basis for reliable and safe machinery operation. Combining the most commonly used assessment tools into one source, it is meant to be taken into...

If you missed the educational sessions at Reliable Plant 2011, you can...

If you missed the educational sessions at Reliable Plant 2011, you can still get the conference proceedings on CD-ROM. It includes the presentations in PDF format from nearly every learning session in each of the three co-located conferences: Lubrication Excellence 2011, Reliability World 2011 and Lean Manufacturing 2011. The real-world...

Bob Edwards inherited a totally reactive maintenance group and he was asked...

Bob Edwards inherited a totally reactive maintenance group and he was asked to make the plant more reliable. Join him as he moves towards World Class, using the best tools available to him - people. In this book, you will learn how empowering and engaging people garners the collective strength...

Routine inspection of a machine’s lubrication system is one of the easiest...

Routine inspection of a machine’s lubrication system is one of the easiest and most productive ways to avoid equipment failure. This book describes many lubrication-related variables that can be quickly and easily monitored in a short timeframe. These inspections will be revealing, and can serve as the foundation of a...

Oil Analysis Basics presents the fundamentals of oil analysis for machinery condition...

Oil Analysis Basics presents the fundamentals of oil analysis for machinery condition monitoring in an easy to understand format. You will learn everything from how to take a proper oil sample to how to select a test slate for your applications. With more than 90 illustrations, figures and lookup tables,...

Written for maintenance managers and practitioners, Lubrication for Industry provides a fundamental...

Written for maintenance managers and practitioners, Lubrication for Industry provides a fundamental understanding of how and why effective lubrication practices are an essential aspect of industrial equipment maintenance. Focuses on the practical daily aspects of lubrication that impact productivity. Covers, in detail, failure analysis, costing techniques, modes of friction, generations...

Wear particle analysis is a powerful technique for non-intrusive examination of the...

Wear particle analysis is a powerful technique for non-intrusive examination of the oil-wetted parts of a machine. The particles contained in the lubricating oil carry detailed and important information about the condition of the machine. This information may be deduced from particle shape, composition, size distribution, and concentration. The Wear...

Basics of Fleet Maintenance is designed for anyone who is involved with...

Basics of Fleet Maintenance is designed for anyone who is involved with operating or maintaining mobile equipment. This book is written in a clear, straight forward style as it identifies important issues for managing Fleet Maintenance in today's environment. In addition to providing strategies and techniques for Fleet Maintenance management,...

In Don't Just Fix It, Improve It! A Journey to the Precision...

In Don't Just Fix It, Improve It! A Journey to the Precision Domain you will learn: Strategies and tools for organizational evolution How to stop spending money fixing failures and losing production How defects affect bottom line results How to use the Hero's Journey to build a learning organization Don't...

This book provides a practical introduction to dynamic and positive displacement compressors,...

This book provides a practical introduction to dynamic and positive displacement compressors, including compressor performance, operation, and problem awareness. In reading this book readers will learn what is needed to select, operate, and troubleshoot compressors. Complete with real-life case histories, the book demonstrates investigative techniques for identifying and isolating various...